Regional CDL Truck Driver - Owner Operator - Dry Van

EM Way Inc is hiring for owner-operators! Book your own freight or let our experienced dispatchers take care of you!

EM Way Pays 84% To Owner Operators!


As one of the top paying carriers …

We have NOTHING to hide. We pay Owner Operator’s, 84% of the Gross,

and we send all customer rate sheets as proof of the agreed rate.



Top solo operators can earn up to $7,500+ a week, while average solo operators can still earn $5,500 a week


  • Leasing Incentives… We provide the truck signs, and your first DOT Truck/Trailer inspection (completed at a Loves or Speedco only), we also pay for your DOT required drug screen, and for those that self-dispatch, you will be provided access to our free load board.
  • Carrier Weekly Insurance Deduction is $220   
  • Trailer Rentals Available!
Trailer rentals include the trailer rent, tax, insurance and general maintenance (wear and tear).  They do not include any repairs caused by negligence of the driver or blown tires. The rates listed below can fluctuate based on the value of the equipment, and are listed as an example of the weekly cost.

Van or Flatbed $240 per week          Reefer $275 per week
  • Security Deposit
    • Kept on file and applied to insurance claims or trailer rental claims.  
    • Security Deposit will be deducted weekly until paid in full.
  • Leasing Requirements: 
    • At EM Way, we treat all our owner operators will the utmost respect and provide the tools needed for you to be successful.  
    • There are minimum qualification standards that you must meet to become an owner operator with EM Way.  These requirements are subject to the DOT Requirements.  
    • EM Way may impose more stringent requirements at its option.  However, there will be no exceptions, and no one will reduce these minimum standards for less qualified prospective owner operators.

To qualify with EM Way, you must meet the following criteria:
  • No Company drivers UNLESS the truck owner is family (example Husband, Wife, Father, Mother, Sibling)
  • Must be at least 23 years of age
  • Class A CDL
  • No more than 2 at fault accidents and two motor vehicle violations within the previous 36 months, OR no more than one at-fault accident and 3 motor vehicle violations during the previous 36 months.  NO involvement in a preventable DOT Recordable accident in the past 12 months.
  • Operators must have 2 years of verifiable experience in the last 3 years using the type of equipment similar to what you will be operating at EM Way.  Owner Operators must have experience in the states he/she wants to run (having local experience only, is not acceptable).  If we cannot get your previous employers to complete the verification process, then you must have a valid CDL for the past 5 verifiable years with no suspensions or gaps.
  • No felony convictions within the past 7 years.
  • No positive drug or alcohol test(s) including refusals and pre-employment results within the last 2 years. No currently enrolled SAP Drivers.
  • No more than 6 jobs in the past 3 years.
  • No reckless driving/careless endangerment during the 36 month period prior to the order date of the MVR.
  • No DUI charges during the 60 month period prior to the order date of the MVR in a personal or non-commercial vehicle and never in a commercial vehicle.
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS
  • Tractor Age Requirements – We do not have a tractor age restriction.
  • If the tractor was manufactured before 2000, then we will need a picture of the engine sticker to verify that an ELD is not required.  (This rule also applies to Glider kits, or newer trucks with rebuilt engines prior to 2000).
  • Trailer Requirements – Van’s or Reefer’s must be 10 years or newer, swing doors and be a food grade trailer. If you wish to pull a flatbed or step-deck, you must have 6 months prior verifiable experience no exceptions.
  • All new operators will have to get a DOT truck and trailer inspection (unless it’s a rental trailer).  The inspection cannot be more than 4 weeks old from their start date and must be performed at a reputable place (TA, Speedco, Dealership). They cannot use their own mechanic.

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